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Windows thermal resistance: Infrared thermography aided comparative analysis among finite volumes simulations and experimental methods

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  • Baldinelli, G.
  • Bianchi, F.

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The correct estimation of the energy performance of windows represents a fundamental issue in the buildings heat losses assessment, since both accuracy and simplicity requirements have to be fulfilled.

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  • Baldinelli, G. & Bianchi, F., 2014. "Windows thermal resistance: Infrared thermography aided comparative analysis among finite volumes simulations and experimental methods," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 136(C), pages 250-258.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:136:y:2014:i:c:p:250-258
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.09.021
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